Thyroid Articles

Hormones 101: Thyroid and Adrenal Hormone Functions

December 16, 2020

By: Dr. Leila Turner & Dr. Olivia Watkins Today we’re giving you an overview of the thyroid and adrenal hormones. We’re going to start by giving you a bigger picture of some of the hormones. We’ll start with our endocrinology, looking from above: all of our hormones start in the brain. The hypothalamus is a […]

Complete Thyroid Hormone Testing and Optimal Ranges

March 20, 2019

As a thyroid hormone specialist, I want to talk about thyroid testing and the different types of tests available to assess how well your thyroid is functioning. Conventional Thyroid Hormone Testing The conventional test that is called TSH, or thyroid-stimulating hormone. TSH comes from the brain and stimulates the thyroid gland to tell the thyroid […]

Menopause Symptoms and Bioidentical Hormones Q&A with Dr. Lauri Brouwer

February 14, 2019

At Living Wellness Medical Center, we, as naturopathic doctors, specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. In this blog post, we answer some questions we often receive from patients concerning menopause symptoms and bioidentical hormones. Question #1: Is difficulty losing weight a menopause symptom? Dr. Brouwer: Very commonly, yes. It really is. At menopause, our ovaries […]

The Connection Between Ovarian, Thyroid, & Adrenal Hormones Discussed by Dr. Khalsa

January 29, 2019

Today I’d like to share the close association between three different glands in our bodies that produce hormones: The adrenal gland; The thyroid gland; and ovaries in women or testes in men. The Close Connection Between Hormone-Producing Glands You can think of these three hormone-producing glands as a three-legged stool, and when one of those […]

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Q&A

January 9, 2019

At Living Wellness Medical Center, we, as naturopathic doctors, specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. In this blog post, we are answering some questions we have received from our patients. Question #1: Dr. Khalsa, what is the difference between non-identical and bioidentical hormones? Dr. Khalsa: So, basically, it’s like the name implies, how it sounds. […]

Angella Tortorici

2023-08-29

Just had my new patient appointment with Dr. Alyssa Cooper and I am so thrilled to start working with her. She shared so much wisdom around the issues I am having concerns with and I am looking forward to moving toward feeling the best I can feel with her guidance.

cindy smith

2023-08-02

I have been a patient of Dr. Khalsa's for several years. My health has vastly improved since our first meeting. Dr. Khalsa's MD and Naturopathic licensures and her commitment to excellence in patient care provide the balance of natural therapies with traditional medicine. She is an intent listener and very empathetic. Can't recommend her and the staff at Living Wellness more highly.

Ramona Kleespies

2023-03-24

I was referred to Dr. Khalsa when I was looking for a new practitioner a few years ago. She is exceptional in her approach to natural medicine. She has identified underlying conditions that traditional western medicine overlooked. I also appreciate her kindness and thorough approach.

A Chamberlain

2023-01-07

Living Wellness offers wonderful naturopathic care. They provide labs in house, IV therapy, and even some appointments by phone. Their staff is friendly and helpful and they provide convenient and comfortable care.

Matthew Dickinson

2022-11-27

I just started with this practice and they resonate with my philosophy of healthcare. My husband first started with them and has had great results. I’m grateful for the time they take to provide wholistic care. I am under the care of Dr kalsa. Bridget Dickinson

Lexi Stegmeier

2022-10-05

Dr. Cooper at Living Wellness Medical Center has already changed my life in just the short couple months I’ve seen her. She has helped me so much with my PCOS treatment and I’m forever grateful. I feel so much better and I can’t wait to see my progress in a year.

Jill Mapstead

2022-03-22

Can’t say enough about Dr. Marianne Marchese! Her commitment to women’s wellness, calm, knowledgeable, non-judgemental guidance and insightful diagnoses / treatment has me turn to her for all my wellness needs. She takes the time to really listen. I feel heard and valued in her care.

Marc Cohn

2022-01-08

We had a great first visit with Dr. Turner and we look forward to continuing to work with her. She provides true support and guidance to better health. Alexandra Cohn

Ivana Kalika

2021-12-24

I'm writing my review for Dr. Sarv Varta Khalsa. I met with her a few months ago to receive treatment for a condition I'd been dealing with for an extensive amount of time. She was incredibly kind and took the time to listen to all the details of the symptoms I was experiencing. The office had the prescriptions I needed on-hand so I didn't need to go off-site to find them. All natural remedies, and at comparatively good prices (I don't remember how much exactly, but if they were up-charging, which I doubt, I didn't notice nor would I have minded for the convenience). I'm still symptom-free now after following her recommendations, so I wanted to write a review to express my gratitude. Even though the appointment was pricey, it was worth every single penny to finally be able to live my life feeling normal again. Thank you so much!!

Irene Nicholas

2021-12-15

What's better than a Naturopathic Dr.... Dr. Olivia Watkins!!! I have been working with her for over a year and have learned so much about myself, she is truly a team partner in my journey. She is experienced in ANYTHING you may be experiencing. I consider her my primary physician... you should too!!!